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Neal Shaffer
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Innovation and growth in Baltimore are good things. This much is clear. That doesn't mean, however, there won't be problems. As the city and its people continue to forge a path into the future, we will more and more be faced with a question: what kind of city do we want to be?
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Joe Ehrmann's days as an All-Pro for the Baltimore Colts may be behind him, but that doesn't mean he's lost touch with the sense of purpose and discipline that are essential to success in both sports and life. Today, via his organization Coach for America, Ehrmann brings the lesson of teamwork to bear in service of building stronger communities.
Daniel Burg
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
"What would our city be like if each of us walked through our neighborhoods and our places of work seeing a spark of the divine in the face of each person we encounter?" So wonders Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg, for whom the key to Baltimore's future is an embrace of the best religion has to offer.
Marc Unger
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
For comedian and Baltimore resident Marc Unger, the future health of the city comes down to one thing: the need to have honest discussions and make hard choices. And it all starts with city youth.
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
There are two kinds of progress in a place like Baltimore. There's obvious stuff like development business growth -- these are easy to see. Then there's the less obvious but arguably more important day-to-day work, done in the trenches by people who have dedicated themselves to helping others. Like, for example, the folks at the Women's Housing Coalition. You may not see them making "news" every day, but they're out there doing their part. Here, Bmore's Sam Hopkins goes behind the scenes to learn more.
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Mexican artist Paco Loza established Baltimore as his American base through
visits and exhibitions throughout the years. Now, he's begun a tradition of
bringing his Huichol Indian friends from their mountain homes to Highlandtown's Creative Alliance, to represent their people through art.
Amy McNeal
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Federal Hill is known as a destination neighborhood for young, plugged-in Baltimoreans seeking a robust bar scene and chic urban living. That reputation, however, is not without its costs. Recent developments highlight a growing tension between those who see the neighborhood as an entertainment hub and those who would prefer a quieter pace. Here, Bmore's Amy McNeal takes a look at what both sides have to say.
Jason Policastro
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Even when he was still in business school, Kwame Kuadey knew that a slow climb up the corporate ladder wasn't for him. He knew that some day, when the right opportunity presented itself, he'd go off on his own. Today his startup, GiftCardRescue, has seven employees in Ellicott City and is poised to continue growing. And Kuadey did it all without a dollar of venture capital.
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Back in April we brought you the story of what's happening on the East Monument "Main Street," one of Baltimore's less heralded commercial strips. Today, in partnership with
WYPR's The Signal, we present a companion piece: an audio feature that allows you to hear directly from some of the folks featured in the original article as they discuss their life and business.
Paul Sturm
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
"I'm not here to create champions in boxing; I'm here to create champions in life." These are the words of Marvin McDowell, Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame member and founder of the UMAR Boxing and Youth Development Center. Where, through a combination of education, coaching, and mentoring, he's giving kids hope.
Dan Collins
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
For more than three decades the House of Ruth has served as a safe haven and resource for domestic violence victims in Baltimore. So, what are batterers doing there? Learning the skills they need to change their behavior for good thanks to new approaches at the center's Abuser Intervention Program. Bmore's Dan Collins went behind the scenes to learn more.
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Bmore Media is excited to announce that we've partnered up with the recently launched Spanish language newspaper Mundo Latino.
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
"Main Street." What does that mean, really? It's as much an idea as a place, as much a goal for which to strive as a set of storefronts. Baltimore has a dozen or more Main Streets, each with its own unique character and its own set of challenges. We visited one of the lesser-known examples -- East Monument Street -- to learn more about its history and what's happening there today.
Neal Shaffer,Arianne Teeple
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Be honest: when was the last time you explored Druid Hill Park? Or have you ever? If not, you're missing out on one of Baltimore's true civic gems. Join us as we take a fresh look at the park and what it has to offer (then make plans to get there yourself).
Renee Libby Beck
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
As a city of neighborhoods, Baltimore's independent food markets add an atmosphere and appeal that trumps standard, big-name grocery stores. Baltimore's small grocers abide by the philosophy that quality products and the highest level of customer service will make and keep them neighborhood mainstays.